I would get bashed up even in front of my friends: Tinaa Dattaa on being in an abusive relationship

It takes a lot of courage to move out of an abusive relationship and even more inner strength to talk about it. Tinaa Dattaa, currently seen as the protagonist on 'Daayan', would know. The actress, who is a seemingly strong-headed, independent woman, revealed to BT that she was in an abusive relationship for almost five years, which ended in 2015. (By: Neha Maheshwri)

Tinaa says shee kept quiet because she cared for the guy and wanted the relationship to work at any cost. However, she soon realised that it wouldn’t. (By: Neha Maheshwri)

Tinaa says: “I was in a relationship with a non-industry guy for five years. We had met through common friends. But I called time on it, because he was extremely abusive, verbally and physically. I would get bashed up even in front of my friends. I went bonkers to an extent that my confidence took a beating. (By: Neha Maheshwri)

Tinaa, who was also seen in Shani, said: "I never wanted to go public with my relationship, but I feel that it’s time to speak up.” (By: Neha Maheshwri)

After a failed relationship, Tinaa now wants to settle down. “I want to settle down and not go about having affairs and then nursing heartbreaks. I have always wanted a love marriage, but God is not sending anyone my way. I don’t want to marry someone from the industry, especially an actor, as the relationship will be marred by insecurities. I have seen several failed marriages between actors," she said. (By: Neha Maheshwri)

On the work front, the actress had to wait for long to bag a new show ('Karmphal Data Shani'), after 'Uttaran' ended. (By: Neha Maheshwri)

She said, “'Uttaran' was a big show and Ichha (her character) became synonymous with me. I tasted success at a very young age, and so, I had to wait patiently. It can get tough, as actors have to take care of their EMIs and lifestyle. Fortunately, I had enough savings. The problem is that you become a workaholic when you have been shooting for five years at a stretch and suddenly, you are doing nothing. Initially, I enjoyed that phase, it felt like a much-deserved holiday. But after a point, it became frustrating. After a show ends, you start from scratch — giving auditions and waiting for a positive outcome. It’s depressing when things don’t work out, but you have to be really strong and positive at that time.” (By: Neha Maheshwri)

The set of 'Uttaran' was also in news for the catfights between Tinaa and her co-actor, Rashami Desai. Addressing the rumours of her being at loggerheads with her, she said, “To be honest, Rashami and I never had a catfight. We could have had our own mood swings, personal issues and family problems. People exaggerated small issues for publicity stunts and made stories. Rashami and I have always supported each other. (By: Neha Maheshwri)

"I am in touch with her. In fact, we are neighbours and good friends. We hang around, and even attend events and parties together.”